Manika Plastech IPO Day 1: Fully subscribed at 1.31x; NII (bHNI) surges 317%
- Manika Plastech IPO closed Day 1 fully subscribed at 1.31x.
- Non-Institutional Buyers (bHNI) led demand with 2.38x subscription.
- Retail investors contributed 2.08x subscription.
- Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB) remained absent at 0.00x.
- Issue priced between ₹40.00000 and ₹43.00000.

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Manika Plastech IPO subscription reached 28.01x on Day 4, closing the window with robust demand across categories. Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB) surged 1250.6% intraday to 10.94x, while Non-Institutional Buyers (bHNI) led the issue with a multiple of 48.51x.
Subscription Status
The issue witnessed a sharp acceleration in demand during the final hours of the subscription window on 16-09-2026. The total subscription crossed the 27x mark by close, up from 10.00x earlier in the day. This rise was fueled by strong retail participation and a significant spike in institutional bidding in the afternoon session.
| Day | Date | QIB | NII (bHNI) | NII (sHNI) | Retail | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 11-09-2026 | 0.00x | 2.38x | 0.58x | 2.08x | 1.31x |
| Day 2 | 14-09-2026 | 0.00x | 2.38x | 0.58x | 2.08x | 1.31x |
| Day 3 | 15-09-2026 | 0.80x | 15.57x | 7.52x | 11.10x | 8.02x |
| Day 4 | 16-09-2026 | 10.94x | 48.51x | 70.27x | 22.48x | 28.01x |
Category-wise Breakdown
Non-Institutional Buyers (NII) dominated the subscription figures throughout the week. The small HNI (sHNI) segment recorded the highest category-wise multiple at 70.27x, followed by big HNI (bHNI) at 48.51x. Retail investors accounted for 22.48x. Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB), which showed limited interest earlier in the week, picked up pace significantly on the final day to reach 10.94x. Employee participation was recorded at 0x.
Intra-day Timeline
Subscription figures remained static in the early hours before accelerating sharply between 11:15 AM and 4:15 PM. The issue crossed the full subscription mark in the final hour of trading, with NII (bHNI) jumping significantly after 4:15 PM.
| Time (IST) | QIB | NII (bHNI) | Retail | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:15 | 0.00x | 0.57x | 0.72x | 0.43x |
| 12:15 | 0.00x | 0.87x | 1.12x | 0.66x |
| 13:15 | 0.00x | 1.11x | 1.38x | 0.82x |
| 14:15 | 0.00x | 1.28x | 1.59x | 0.94x |
| 15:15 | 0.00x | 1.50x | 1.80x | 1.07x |
| 16:15 | 0.00x | 1.65x | 1.98x | 1.18x |
| 17:15 | 0.00x | 2.38x | 2.08x | 1.31x |
Offer Details
- Price Band: ₹40.00000 - ₹43.00000
- Issue Size: 14964 - 500000
- Min Bid Qty: 348
- Open Date: 2026-09-11
- Close Date: 2026-09-16
What's Next
- Allotment Date: 2026-09-17
- Listing Date: 2026-09-21
About the Company
Manika Plastech is a design-led, precision engineered, rigid polymer packaging manufacturing company. It caters to diversified critical industries including energy storage, dairy, edible food products, paints, and chemicals. The company operates 7 facilities across Dehradun, Hosur, Panipat, Una, and Dadra. It holds 30 registered designs as unique intellectual property and provides end-to-end solutions from design to delivery.
Financial Highlights
The company reported consolidated financial results for the fiscal years ending March 31, 2026, 2025, and 2024.
| Metric | FY 2026 (₹ crores) | FY 2025 (₹ crores) | FY 2024 (₹ crores) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | 435.98 | 406.50 | 360.77 |
| Total Profit | 22.40 | 19.33 | 11.53 |
| Total Assets | 323.69 | 320.99 | 252.93 |
Objects of the Issue
- Funding capital expenditure towards purchase of plant and machinery: ₹54.93 crores
- Repayment and/or pre-payment of certain borrowings: ₹15.00 crores
- General Corporate Purposes
Risk Factors
- Customer Concentration Risk: 58%-69% of operating revenue is derived from the top five customers.
- Product Concentration: 54%-68% of revenue comes from battery casings sales.
- Repeat Customer Dependency: 93%-98% of revenue is derived from repeat customers.
- Raw Material Supplier Concentration: 66%-80% of total purchases come from top five suppliers.
- Debt Service Risk: Significant borrowings with floating rate debt exposure.
Will the complete absence of Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) signal potential listing volatility or a lack of institutional confidence in Manika Plastech's growth trajectory?
How might the company's heavy reliance on battery casings (54-68% of revenue) expose it to risks or opportunities given the fluctuating demand in the energy storage sector?
Given the significant customer concentration risk, what strategies will Manika Plastech employ to diversify its client base post-IPO to reduce dependency on its top five customers?
























